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# Sofía Bassi (1913–1998)

Sofía Bassi is a Mexican artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $12,578. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sofía Bassi sold in 2026 for $44,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Sofía Bassi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Sofía Bassi work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sofía Bassi work is $12,578.

The median Sofía Bassi painting sells for $13,306 across 34 lots.

The median Sofía Bassi work on paper sells for $944 across 4 lots.

The median Sofía Bassi sculpture sells for $1,108 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sofía Bassi paintings typically sell for $9,699–$17,827 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $13,306† | $46,125† | 85% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $944† | $6,345† | 80% | 2026-09-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,108† | $1,108† | 50% | 2023-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,800† | $46,125† | — | 2026-10-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,166–$1,961† | $1,294† | $14,399 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $9,699–$17,827† | $13,306† | $46,125† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,524–$19,790† | $17,177† | $28,748† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $46,125† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $44,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,345† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,108† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,002† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Sofía Bassi worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sofía Bassi work is $12,578. The median Sofía Bassi painting sells for $13,306 across 34 lots. The median Sofía Bassi work on paper sells for $944 across 4 lots. The median Sofía Bassi sculpture sells for $1,108 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sofía Bassi paintings typically sell for $9,699–$17,827 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sofía Bassi painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sofía Bassi painting is $13,306. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sofía Bassi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sofía Bassi painting is $46,125. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,125 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Sofía Bassi painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sofía Bassi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sofía Bassi's auction record?

Sofía Bassi's auction record is $46,125, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,125 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sofía Bassi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sofia-bassi (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.